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PMKVY 4.0 FUNDS UTILIZATION GUIDELINES FOR CBSE SCHOOLS

The objective of the scheme is to create a supportive environment for young people to develop skills and choose a career path that matches their abilities and goals. This will be achieved by providing skill training that is market-oriented and driven by demand, making the existing skilling system more adaptable and responsive to changing needs. The scheme also aims to modernize the skill ecosystem by utilizing technology, innovative financing, and digitalization.

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The Skill Hub Initiative is one such innovative approach implemented as per the guidelines under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0.The scheme envisages to give leverage to existing infrastructure of the school after school hours as ‘Skill Hub’ focusing on the introduction of skill training program in the education ecosystem to actualize the intent of NEP 2020 which mentions at least 50% of learners shall have the exposure to Skill Education by 2025. The Skill Hubs shall primarily be nodal skill centres identified to provide skill development and vocational training opportunities to target population segments from in-school students of Class 9th to 12th, school dropouts and out-of-education candidates.

Under this scheme, the school infrastructure, in general and Skill Education infrastructure, in particular can be used optimally after the school hours, on weekends, holidays, summer vacations, etc. This initiative will give school recognition in the neighbourhood.

The ‘Skill Hubs Initiative’ under PMKVY 4.0 aims at creating shared infrastructure,
aligned with the needs of the local economy which addresses the vocational training
needs of all target segments. It is also expected that existing resources in education
and skilling system can be put to optimum usage by utilization for skilling beyond
normal working hours and during weekends.

a. Provision of permanent vocational infrastructure and resources for skillin

b. To ensure contiguous availability of skill centres for ease of candidates

c. Introduce vocational learning at an early stage

d. Provide vocational offerings for target segments

Skill Hub Initiative (SHI) under PMKVY 4.0

In accordance with the Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the current session 2024-25, CBSE Schools have been onboarded as skill hubs for providing Skill training to School/College dropouts, out of education and unemployed youth and for internal candidates of CBSE Schools in the age group 15-45 years under PMKVY 4.0 scheme.

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“Funds for the implementation of PMKVY 4.0 are to be met out of the budgetary grant allocated for the scheme.”

Sl. NoType of TrainingPer Candidate Cost (In Rs.)
a.STT courses of 300-hour durationRs. 9,540
b.STT courses of 450-hour durationRs. 13,724
c.STT in Skill HubsRs. 9,540
d.RPL with upskilling (30 Hours) at any Accredited and Affiliated training center(s)Rs. 3,126.18
e.RPL with upskilling (30 Hours) at Industry premisesRs. 2,826.18
f.RPL with upskilling (60 Hours) at any Accredited and Affiliated training center(s)Rs. 3,962.88
g.RPL with upskilling (60 Hours) at Industry premisesRs. 3,662.88

This table provides a clear breakdown of the per candidate cost for different types of training under PMKVY 4.0, including STT courses of varying durations and RPL with upskilling programs

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Sl. No.Break-up of Basic Training CostEstimated Cost under Skill Hub (in Rs.)
1Salary of Trainers2,40,000
2Guest Lecture24,000
3Course Handbook/s24,000
4Raw Material60,000
5Training Aid (Internet, Chalk, chart papers, office stationery etc.)12,000
6Provision for Maintenance of Tools30,000
7Provision for Infrastructure Wear & Tear24,000
8Provision for Training of Trainers10,000
9Industry Visit Expenses48,000
10Electricity Expense24,000
11Provision for Counselling12,000
12Supervisory Teacher and Housekeeping96,000
13Mobilization Expenses1,20,000
Total Cost7,24,000
Estimated Candidates Catered120
Per Candidate Basic Cost (rounded-off)6,000
14Assessment Cost36,000
15Reward Money60,000
16Post Certification Monitoring60,000
Total Operational Cost (per Candidate)7,300

Note:

  • MSDE may provide financial assistance to select candidates opting for entrepreneurship/self-employment under existing programs.
  • Reward Money may be deposited directly to the beneficiary candidate using AEPS.
  • The costing is applicable for an average batch size of 30 candidates, with a maximum of 40 candidates.
  • Conveyance cost is payable to persons with disabilities (PwDs) and Transgenders.


a. All CBSE affiliated schools shall be eligible to participate in the scheme.
b. The institutions who are running relevant Skill courses will be given
approval on priority.
c. All selected schools will have to comply with the norms as specified in
the Guidelines and decided by the Government from time to time for
implementation of the scheme

a. Short Term Training with 300 hours
(Including Skill Hubs)

Sl. No.Training HeadCost (in Rs.)Remarks
1Base Training Cost for 300 hrs8,366@ Rs. 27.89 per hour
2Assessment & Certification600Minimum as per common norms
3Uniform, Induction Kit, Participant Handbook500
4Accidental Insurance14.16Insurance for only one year + taxes
5AEBAS – Transaction Fees10
6Tracking Allowance50
Total9,540.16
Sl. No.Training HeadCost (in Rs.)Remarks
1Base Training Cost for 450 hrs12,550.50@ Rs. 27.89 per hour
2Assessment & Certification600Minimum as per common norms
3Uniform, Induction Kit, Participant Handbook500
4Accidental Insurance14.16Insurance for only one year + taxes
5AEBAS – Transaction Fees10
6Tracking Allowance50
Total13,724.66

These tables provide a breakdown of the costs associated with Short Term Training (STT) programs of 300 hours and 450 hours, including expenses for training, assessment, certification, insurance, transaction fees, and tracking allowance.

Funds will be released to NSDC on receipt of detailed proposal seeking funds towards:

Sl. No.ParticularsCoveragePaid directly toAmount (in Rs.)
1.Basic Training CostAll candidatesTraining Provider / Skill HubsAs per rationalised hourly base cost (Rs. 27.89/hour)
2.Assessment & Certification CostAll candidatesSSCsRs. 600 per assessment per candidate
3.Uniform, Induction Kit, Participant HandbookAll candidatesVendorMaximum up to Rs. 500 per candidate
4.Cost for Boarding and LodgingWomen, PwDs, Special Areas, Aspirational, Border, Tribal, LWE affected districtsTraining ProviderAs per Common Norms
5.Conveyance Cost/Transportation CostWomen and PwDs in non-residential trainingCandidateAs per Common Norms
6.Additional Support to PwD CandidatesAll PwD candidatesTraining ProviderRs. 5,000/- towards assistive devices, aid, and appliances
7.Accidental Insurance with one year of coverageAll candidatesInsurance companyAs per prevalent rates (Rs. 14.16)
8.AEBAS – Transaction FeesCandidates, Trainer, and AssessorNSDC / NICUpto Rs. 10 per user
9.Post-certification Tracking AllowanceAll CandidatesNSDCRs. 50/- per certified candidate
10.Training of Trainers (ToT)TrainersTraining ProviderAs per Para 3 of Chapter VII
11.Training of Assessors (ToA)AssessorsTraining ProviderAs per Para 3 of Chapter VII

This table provides a comprehensive breakdown of the various expenses covered under the PMKVY 4.0 FUNDS, including training costs, certification, insurance, additional support for PwD candidates, and other allowances.

TranchePercentageCondition
Tranche 130%On commencement of training
Tranche 230%On batch achieving 70% AEBAS attendance once and 50% of the training is over
Tranche 340%On Certification (passed candidates only)